--- title: "Shakhtar Survives Tense Match Against Kolos: 2:1, Milestone Goal, and Red Card Ahead of Inter" description: "Arda Turan's Shakhtar defeated Kolos (2:1) in the 9th round of the UPL and retained the championship lead. The match ended with three goals and a red card, and on October 21, Donetsk will face Inter in the Champions League." date: 2026-10-17T17:45:41.254Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/shakhtar-defeats-kolos-2-1-rotation tags: [shakhtar-donetsk, kolos-kovalivka, ukrainian-premier-league, arda-turan, champions-league] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Shakhtar Survives Tense Match Against Kolos: 2:1, Milestone Goal, and Red Card Ahead of Inter ![Football players in white and orange-black kits battle for the ball on the stadium pitch](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/shakhtar-pobeda-nad-kolosom-2-1-rotatsiya-pered-interom/shakhtar-pobeda-nad-kolosom-2-1-rotatsiya-pered-interom-1.webp) ## Key Points - Shakhtar defeated Kolos 2:1 in the 9th round of the UPL - Goals were scored by Vinicius Tobias (10') and Valeriy Bondar (36'); Ardit Tahiri scored for the visitors (84') - Tobias's strike became Shakhtar's 1,250th home goal in Ukrainian championships - In the 90th minute, Kolos captain Andriy Tsurikov received a red card - Shakhtar leads the UPL with 24 points in 9 matches; October 21 match against Inter in the Champions League Donetsk's Shakhtar secured a hard-fought victory over Kovalivka's Kolos in the ninth round of the Ukrainian Premier League. Arda Turan's side scored twice in the first half, but allowed the opponent to narrow the gap late in the game, with the match ending featuring three goals and a red card for one of the visiting players. The final score was 2:1 in favor of Donetsk, who maintained sole leadership in the Ukrainian championship. ### Rotation Ahead of Inter The encounter with Kolos was the Miners' second match in four days, and the tight schedule forced the coaching staff to implement significant squad rotation. As many as eight new players entered the pitch from the first minutes, which could have affected the pace and setup. Nevertheless, Shakhtar quickly seized the initiative and did not let the personnel changes disrupt their control of the game. ### Milestone Goal and Double Advantage The scoring was opened as early as the 10th minute: Vinicius Tobias shifted from the flank closer to the penalty area and sent the ball into the near corner of Ivan Pakholyuk's net with a precise strike. This goal became a milestone for the Donetsk club — Shakhtar's 1,250th home goal in the history of appearances in Ukrainian championships. In the 36th minute, the hosts doubled their advantage: Ehor Nazaryna delivered a free-kick cross, and Valeriy Bondar finished the attack with a scoring shot. ### Kolos Restores Suspense In the second half, Donetsk maintained their obtained advantage for a long time, yet the guests did not abandon attempts to change the course of the confrontation. In the 84th minute, following a ball interception, Kolos players organized a quick attack, which was concluded by Kosovan forward Ardit Tahiri with a goal. The conceded goal revived the suspense, as the guests only needed one more goal to rescue a draw. In the 90th minute, Kolos's situation worsened: team captain Andriy Tsurikov received a red card, leaving the team a man down. ### Leadership and Focus on the Champions League Ultimately, Shakhtar held on to the winning result and achieved their eighth victory in nine championship matches. Donetsk increased their tally to 24 points and retained sole leadership in the UPL. Now, Arda Turan's team can focus on the Champions League: already on Wednesday, October 21, the Miners will play away against Italian side Inter Milan. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Шахтер" заставил понервничать перед "Интером": три гола и удаление в матче с "Колосом"](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/shahtar-zmusiv-ponervuvati-pered-interom-1792258850.html) - Score 2:1, goalscorers (Tobias 10', Bondar 36', Tahiri 84'), 1250th home goal, Tsurikov's red card at 90', 24 points and leadership, next match against Inter on October 21 — all confirmed by source text. ## FAQ ### What was the score in the Shakhtar vs Kolos match? Shakhtar won 2:1. Goals were scored by Vinicius Tobias and Valeriy Bondar; Ardit Tahiri scored for the visitors. ### Who received a red card in this match? In the 90th minute, Kolos captain Andriy Tsurikov received a red card. ### How many points does Shakhtar have and what is their standing in the UPL? Following their eighth win in nine matches, Shakhtar has 24 points and retains sole leadership in the Ukrainian championship. ### When is Shakhtar's next match? On October 21 in the Champions League, Shakhtar will play away against Inter Milan.